TA8 encompasses Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset, a coastal area currently positioned in the latent gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 44.0 out of 100, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally. Property prices have grown at a modest compound annual rate of 1.9% over the past five years, significantly lagging broader UK trends, while rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 5.5% annually. This divergence suggests rental yields may present an alternative to capital gains for income-focused investors. The district's below-average growth metrics and early-stage gentrification profile indicate limited near-term appreciation pressure, though the rental performance warrants closer examination of local demand drivers and tenant demographics.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
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What's changing in Burnham-On-Sea · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.8 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
Burnham-On-Sea (TA8) common questions
Is Burnham-On-Sea up and coming?
Burnham-On-Sea (TA8) has a trajectory score of 43/100 (Average), placing it in the top 85% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Burnham-On-Sea safe?
Burnham-On-Sea has a safety score of 38/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Burnham-On-Sea?
The average property price in Burnham-On-Sea (TA8) is £279k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Burnham-On-Sea?
The median monthly rent in Burnham-On-Sea (TA8) is £969 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Burnham-On-Sea?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Weston-Super-Mare (BS24), Weston-Super-Mare (BS22), Banwell (BS29), Weston-Super-Mare (BS23), Axbridge (BS26). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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